The average train between Lausanne and Bilbao takes 19h 32m and the fastest train takes 14h 32m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Lausanne to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a week between Lausanne and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 9:49 AM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Geneve and take an average of 19h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Bilbao station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 32m.
Lausanne to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Lausanne and Bilbao is 834.6 km. The road distance is 1,531 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 15h 35m.